Rugged Ridge Billet Aluminum Hood Latches Install

Doknocker said:
Looking very badass! :thumb:

Your hood will never flutter again!

You might want to glue down the little rubber hood bumper before long. One of mine eventually came off and I lost it. :doh:
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Good call. That little guy didn't seem to fit on there tightly enough.
 
Mine have been sitting here all week waiting for me to install, and I happened across this thread.

THX! I appreciate the tool size and advice.

That's a great look on your jeep.


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Doknocker said:
You might want to glue down the little rubber hood bumper before long. One of mine eventually came off and I lost it. :doh:
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I keep looking at this, but the exact thing you mention isn't clear to me. What needs to be glued down?

Thx again for your help, I'm a former East TX resident myself.
 
So the third day I had my JK I passed a semi and the pucker factor took hold when the hood lifted a bit. Where did you get those from?
 
There is a small piece of rubber that attaches to the bottom part of the latch. It's a buffer that keeps the hood from rubbing metal to metal. Pic in a few minutes.
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BdugJK said:
So the third day I had my JK I passed a semi and the pucker factor took hold when the hood lifted a bit. Where did you get those from?
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You can find them at almost any online shop. Might be able to get them from Trail Jeeps or Northridge.


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Right on didn't know if one brand was better than another. You get what you pay for so I'll check around. Thanks!
 
I finally put mine on today, it was more of a pita than I thought it would be, but done.

They seem very solid, haven't driven with them yet.
 
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Got mine on a few weekends ago, and was glad my wife was around. Would have had a harder time with my hands
 
Has anyone else had problems with the paint coming off?

Mine have been on just over a year and this is what they look like. I have written to RR and they told me to contact Quadratec, which I've just done. Not sure how long the warranty is for?

Paul

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Has anyone found a place to buy just the little rubber bumper that keeps the hood and fender from rubbing together? I found a part number but haven't been able to find the actual rubber piece sold separately without the OEM hood latch. Part number is 55000973AA.

I guess I can call the stealership.
 
JKAnimal said:
Has anyone found a place to buy just the little rubber bumper that keeps the hood and fender from rubbing together? I found a part number but haven't been able to find the actual rubber piece sold separately without the OEM hood latch. Part number is 55000973AA.

I guess I can call the stealership.
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Have you checked the local scrap yards, they probably would just give it to you.
 
cyberil said:
Has anyone else had problems with the paint coming off?

Mine have been on just over a year and this is what they look like. I have written to RR and they told me to contact Quadratec, which I've just done. Not sure how long the warranty is for?

Paul

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This was one of the very first mods I did to my jeep. I have had my on for about 18 months, hope you get issued resolved.
 
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